Mg4Mn4O8 is an oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and manganese in a mixed-valence structure, belonging to the family of spinel or spinel-related oxides. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in energy storage, catalysis, and electronic applications, where the dual-metal composition enables tunable electrical and magnetic properties not achievable with single-metal oxides. Engineers would consider this material for experimental energy conversion devices or catalytic systems where the manganese-magnesium interaction provides enhanced reactivity or charge-transfer capabilities compared to conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,355.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,819.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00350 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.996 | eV/atom | — |